Park Rats Podcast

The Parkrats

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What happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!

07/05/2022

Parks You Should Have Been On The 4th

Hey Rats,Happy 4th you crazy freaks!In this 4th of July special we let you know what you missed out on this 4th and how you can fix that next year. We also talk about some of the best songs to add to your 4th of July playlist so you can get that going as well. If you want to prove to yourself that you wouldn't have to drink the goose you can test your skills HERE on this beautiful game.That's all for this week so until next time...Bye.jk PEACEEEEEEEE!!!!!

34 min
06/28/2022

Festivals (Bruh)

Bruhs and Bruhetes,Hyzer day going? We are back with an episode after we attended the green river festival this past weekend. Super dope show with a lot of great roots performances. We wanted to talk a little about the cool bands we saw, the music we loved, roots music in general, park music festivals and festival gone wrong (uh oh)What are your favorite folk or roots songs. Rate 5 stars and check out our patreon. Luv u sm silly.your bruhs, PEACEEEe

43 min
06/21/2022

Yellowstone's 1 In 500 year Flood

Whoa,Matt is tall again and we are back for another episode. This time we put on our serious hats to talk about the devastating floods occurring in Yellowstone and the surrounding communities. Right now, thousands of people are displaced (some examples here and here) and fighting to rebuild their communities after Yellowstone's "1 in 500" year flood tore up the park we love so much. Park workers are struggling to find housing, business owners are trying to keep their doors open, and some peop...

48 min
06/14/2022

Matt had an accident... (Normal episode next week)

Hey guys, sorry there is no episode this week. Matt is going through something right now so we couldn't record a full episode. He says he is super sorry although it's hard to understand him in this update due to his current state. He will be back to normal normal next week so stay tuned!Use #makematttallagain to show your support. 1 Like = 1 tall Until next week guys,PEACE!!!!peace

5 min
06/07/2022

Hotfoot Teddy AKA Smokey the Bear AKA Smoky Bear

Oh shit a Rat,Wats poppin kiddo. We are about to talk about the leanest, meanest bear in the whole forest. The GOAT at keeping idiots from setting wildfires. Smokey the GD bear my guy. We talk a little about how he came to be one of the most recognizable public figures in conservation and how a little cub from Capitan, New Mexico was Jet setting and being paired up with groupies.We also talk about how to properly start a fire in the woods to make sure it is safe and ok with Smokey the GOAT. H...

40 min
05/31/2022

Crash Test Bears

Whats up Rats?Strap in for some laughs, tears and some really spicy burps.Hope you had some great burgs and dogs this past weekend.Until next Tuesday,PEACEEEE!!!!!

40 min
05/24/2022

Don't Be Lame, Hop A Train

What's slappin' rats?In this fast paced episode we are going to be chugging along the topic of train hopping.Once a popular means of getting around the country now only has a small number of participants due to the high risk and potential to get arrested. We may get off the rails a few times in this episode but in general we cover the history of train hopping, how people train hop and the dangers that are involved.The dangers are real in the sport of train hopping and we do not advise anyone ...

39 min
05/17/2022

Lift Your Thumb But Don't Be Dumb

Yeah ok we get it there is a famous band called The Byrds and we couldn't think of them but whatever we are a National Park podcast not a know every band podcast so give us a break ok.Anyways, We are talking bout thumbing today folks. Hitchhiking has been around for a very long time (1910!) and we are just sad it isnt still socially acceptable to do it still. As the automobile became more popular, so did people finding ways to get around the country. Sometimes the easiest way was to just stic...

43 min

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Park Rats Podcast Trailer

Hello everybody and welcome to the Park Rats Podcast! On this podcast we want to give park workers a chance to give an honest opinion of what its like living and working in a national park. Tune in for more episodes diving deep into the life of a park worker.

02/01/2021

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If you are concerned about your teen in middle school, give this a listen and know they are going to be ok! (Better than ok!). If you are concerned about the next generation leading the world to a better, more balanced, way of living, give this a listen. Through all their shenanigans these guys have come away with incredible wisdom about living well. Even if you are not even remotely interested in working at a National park, these guys will inspire you to enjoy more of life through any adventure.

What happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!

Creator

The Parkrats
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

78
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Park Rats Podcast

Park Rats Podcast

Parks You Should Have Been On The 4th

Festivals (Bruh)

Yellowstone's 1 In 500 year Flood

Matt had an accident... (Normal episode next week)

Hotfoot Teddy AKA Smokey the Bear AKA Smoky Bear

Crash Test Bears

Don't Be Lame, Hop A Train

Lift Your Thumb But Don't Be Dumb

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